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Erdington Academy

Birmingham, B24 8RESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
98 1st-choice / 182 places
Ranking
#1,812
of 3,141 nationally

About Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Birmingham that currently teaches 931 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 900. This oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake, where the school received 789 applications for 182 places, giving a ratio of 4.34 applicants per place. However, only 98 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while demand is high, many families list it as a lower choice. The school serves a notably disadvantaged community: 56.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and places it among the most deprived intakes in the local authority. This context is important when interpreting its academic results, as schools with high FSM percentages often face additional challenges in achieving top-line outcomes.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsbury Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B24 8RE
HeadteacherSimon Mallett
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils931
Free School Meals (FSM)56.6%
School Capacity931 / 900 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallScience LabsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreGymnasiumLibraryMusic RoomsSwimming PoolAstro TurfTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

AthleticsNetballRowingRoundersFootballMartial ArtsBasketballRugbySwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

DebateFilm ClubChessYoung EnterpriseNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:15-08:40

Source: erdingtonacademy.bham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.